The industrial revolution influenced urbanization in many ways, including where cities were sited. if you were to look back in history, you would find that almost every u. s. city was founded

Near a factory.

During the industrial revolution, cities often arose around factories. This way, the employees of the factories (who worked many hours a day) did not have to travel far. This way cheaper for the owners of the factory.

Where people were very broke no jobs were available and everyone was struggling